Nov 04 2009
Subtle but clear
So Charlie Crist was apparently on CNN today to talk about the Democratic victory in NY-23.
This is what he said, according to Naked Politics:
“I don’t know we if can really tell exactly what that race meant,” said Crist, himself the party-annointed candidate for the Senate. “I mean that was kind of a funky situation to put it mildly. And i think it’ll take a little time to analyze what happened there.
Funky situation? Huh? Yeah, not much there, but then he brought his point home.
“But what did happen there, is unfortunately a Democrat won in a district that’s been represented by a Republican for over 150 years. The good news is from last night, these two gubernatorial candidates ran grat campaigns, articulated what the people want, what is important to them and it’s jobs, jobs, jobs. Making sure that that we’re fighting for a better economy and lower taxes.”
He’s being very subtle but there is no mistaking what his message to the GOP is: You go with the teabaggers and you’re going to lose safe Republican seats; you stick with me and we have a chance to win big states like Virginia, New Jersey, and Florida.
Remember when Republicans used to be able to answer every question with words or phrases they’ve turned into meaningless platitudes like freedom, appeasement, sharing the wealth, or 9/11? Well, Rick Sanchez’s over the top incredulity is putting a check on that.
